Customs Warns Against Engaging ‘Camp Boys’ At Borders

The comptroller general of the Customs, Bashir Adewale has warned customs commands nationwide to avoid engaging “camp boys” at border posts.

The CG, represented by assistant comptroller general Zone B, Sambo Kaliyal Dangaladima made this warning during a visit to Kebbi State Area Command in Birnin Kebbi, emphasising the risks involved in the practice.

He said using camp boys for errands could compromise security at the border posts, as they might act as informants for smugglers and criminals.

He added that camp boys are illegal and not recognised by customs across the country therefore their activities are inimical to security at the borders and checkpoints ” Customs officers are hereby warned to desist forthwith from using them as errand boys as they grow to look like customs officers to unsuspecting members of the public”, he said.

Dangaladima assured that the customs service, under CG Adewale’s leadership, is committed to enhancing the welfare of its officers and men.

He enjoined the command to strengthen NCS partnerships with local stakeholders, traditional leaders, and sister agencies. “You must also engage with our communities, listen to their concerns, and address their needs. This is crucial in building trust and fostering a culture of cooperation”, he said.

The ACG during his visit to the customs command in Birnin Kebbi commissions an e-library and a football pitch.

Kebbi Command Comptroller, Iheanacho Ernest Ojike told the visitor that the football pitch was built to keep officers and men of the command fit,

“All work and no play will dampen the morale and weaken their health status”, he said.